Hello everyone

What are your recommendations about the frequency of NP testing in LTCH staff. We completed 2 assessment clinics in June and have been asked to determine regularly scheduled testing. With regards to LTCH without a history of positive results and keeping level of risk in mind; what would recommend? Many Thanks

Provincial working group re handling cold / flu season this fall meets for first time tomorrow

That is great news Kimberly - good to hear there is advanced planning to help us prepare for the potential scenarios that come our way this fall

Has there been any documented true second infection to date?

It sure would be great if the Ministry recommendations reflected scientific decisions. At the Assm’t Centre, we have virtually no way of declining to test anyone, even when doing the test makes no sense. We are wasting supplies. Really goes against Choosing Wisely Canada principles!

What are your recommendations for patients with atypical symptoms - eg. only diarrhea/vomiting consistent with gastro. Should these patients be self isolating +/- going for testing?

Woo hoo!!!

do we have any predictions about the second wave?

This may have been asked, but how do we address patients who are no longer social distancing or wearing masks and how to address that this can be going on for many many more months?

If people are symptomatic and have a negative covid screen, should patients be isolating for 14 days or 2 days post- resolution of symptoms - I have heard various recommendations.

are goggles and mask equal to mask and shield for community family practice?

Can you please re-communicate where the recorded webinars can be found on the NYGH website. thanks

What are the recommendations for household members of patients who have travelled i.e. a parents travels for business and returns to his/her family how are they to act

I had a patient ask me today for a medical exemption from wearing a mask due to breathing issues. Does anyone know any procedures or have any advice about this?

Carol, I know that TTC is make exceptions for people with breathing issues that are bothered by mask-wearing

some experts are saying COVID is airborne, any comment on that?

are ear membranes also a risk ? asking as there is a number of population that does use products to remove some of the natural buildup of cerumen .

All previous webinars can be found under COVID-19 Provider Resources at www.northyorktorontohealthpartners.ca

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Wear a face shield ?

Do you think its appropriate to deny care to patients who refuse to wear a mask? There was a video circulating the internet this week called "film hour nurses" which was concerning because as nurses we need to protect ourselves and have a hard time standing our ground with masking with these patients

If a face mask hinders breathing, why then could they not wear a face shield? (They're widely available, even at Dollarama...)

I work at a CHC. We have been told we will be seconded to shelters & LTC to do testing. I am over 65 & my husband (non medical) is over 70. What precautions if any should I be taking when I go home? do I have to isolate from my husband?

Thank you

thank you